Strauss Succeeds Young as Miss World 2014

South Africa’s Rolene Strauss was crowned Miss World 2014 on Sunday (early Monday morning PHL time), succeeding the Philippines’ Megan Young for the title held at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre, London.

The 22-year-old medical student won hearts with his catchy saying “South Africa this is for you”.

Edina Kulcsar of Hungary grabs the runner-up, while the United States’ Elizabeth Safrit was third.

The reigning Pinay beauty Megan Young had a piece of advice for the new Miss World: “Be ready for challenges, be ready for anything that comes your way.”

“I think I will brace myself for what’s about to happen. It’s a huge responsibility,” Strauss said.

The Philippines’ Valerie Weigmann failed to make it to the semifinals of the competition.